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1970 Triumph 1000cc 4 cylinder

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While looking through the listings for the Bonhams auction I mentioned the other day, I spotted another curious entry, easy to go by unless you're looking closely. The listing has this as a 1970 Triumph which is the year it was put together evidently, though the frame is a 1962. They managed to mount two 500cc Triumph Daytona twins in the frame for a 1000cc 4 cylinder. Built by … [Read more...]

Brand new Norvin motorcycles

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Engine swaps have been a hot rod tradition for years, no sooner were there two models of almost anything and someone starts thinking, "What if I put this engine in that?" In the world of cars some extraordinary vehicles came about as a result, far too many to mention, but one great example most everyone is familiar with were the AC Cobras, where Carrol Shelby crossed the AC Ace … [Read more...]

2006 American Motorcycle commemorative stamps

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The US Postal Service came out with its list of 2006 commemorative stamps and one series will feature old American motorcycles. Of course you can make your own, too. From the announcement: American Motorcycles With the issuance of the American Motorcycles stamps, the U.S. Postal Service recognizes the role of motorcycles in American culture with four stamps that … [Read more...]

Old motorcycle auctions

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The picture in your mind has you noticing an old barn back off the road a ways. You strike up a conversation with the owner and he shows you around and there inside the barn is an old Brough Superior or Matchless, maybe an early Harley Davidson which he's willing to part with for a song. Yeah, that's the dream, but in reality most of those old bikes have been scooped up by … [Read more...]

Triking Cyclecars – Morgan 3 wheeler replicas

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If you like the idea of motorcycle engine powered cars like we do, the older variants are fascinating. The old Morgan 3 wheelers were very cool looking and there was a company in England, Triking Cyclecars, building kits with a Moto Guzzi engine. They had both kit and preassembled models available. There were also a few photos that look like they rebuilt some of the originals, … [Read more...]

Motorcycle powered Isetta and Messerschmitt

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We've given a lot of attention to the Smartuki here but there were some early motorcycle powered cars with interesting designs, too. The BMW Isetta and Messerschmitt KR were around in the 1950's and early 1960's. Long out of production, Tritech, a company in the U.K., started making replacement parts so owners could keep them on the road and restore their former glory. After a … [Read more...]